Beer pairings for Vindaloo

Double IPA

7 dishes

Craft IPAs

Big hops, big alcohol, big food.

Why it works

Hop bitterness, gentle malt sweetness, and herbal-acid pours all tame chili and round out curry richness.

Works with Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo · Lamb Vindaloo · Pork Vindaloo +3 more Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo · Lamb Vindaloo · Pork Vindaloo · Chicken Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo Curry · Lamb Shank Vindaloo

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Hefeweizen

7 dishes

Wheat beers

Banana, clove, soft wheat texture.

Why it works

Hop bitterness, gentle malt sweetness, and herbal-acid pours all tame chili and round out curry richness.

Works with Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo · Lamb Vindaloo · Pork Vindaloo +3 more Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo · Lamb Vindaloo · Pork Vindaloo · Chicken Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo Curry · Lamb Shank Vindaloo

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New England IPA

7 dishes

Craft IPAs

Hazy, juicy, soft bitterness.

Why it works

Hop bitterness, gentle malt sweetness, and herbal-acid pours all tame chili and round out curry richness.

Works with Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo · Lamb Vindaloo · Pork Vindaloo +3 more Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo · Lamb Vindaloo · Pork Vindaloo · Chicken Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo Curry · Lamb Shank Vindaloo

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Session IPA

7 dishes

Craft IPAs

IPA flavor at 4-5%.

Why it works

Hop bitterness, gentle malt sweetness, and herbal-acid pours all tame chili and round out curry richness.

Works with Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo · Lamb Vindaloo · Pork Vindaloo +3 more Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo · Lamb Vindaloo · Pork Vindaloo · Chicken Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo Curry · Lamb Shank Vindaloo

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Dubbel

5 dishes

Belgian & trappist

Caramel, dark fruit, mild spice.

Why it works

Deep, dark, malt-or-oak-driven pours echo slow-cooked beef and dark-sauced richness.

Works with Beef Vindaloo · Lamb Vindaloo · Pork Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo Curry +1 more Beef Vindaloo · Lamb Vindaloo · Pork Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo Curry · Lamb Shank Vindaloo

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Flanders Red

2 dishes

Sours & lambics

Sour-tart with wine-like depth.

Why it works

Big, dark, sometimes-funky pours stand up to lamb's gamy fat without flinching.

Works with Lamb Vindaloo · Lamb Shank Vindaloo

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Imperial Stout

2 dishes

Stouts & porters

Massive: chocolate, espresso, often bourbon-barrel-aged.

Why it works

Deep, dark, malt-or-oak-driven pours echo slow-cooked beef and dark-sauced richness.

Works with Beef Vindaloo · Beef Vindaloo Curry

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German Pilsner

Lagers & pilsners

Crisp, noble-hopped, bone-dry.

Why it works with Pork Vindaloo

Caramel-sweet, lightly bitter, citrus-bright pours match pork's sweet fat and crisp skin.

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Saison

Belgian & trappist

Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.

Why it works with Chicken Vindaloo

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

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Witbier

Wheat beers

Coriander and orange peel. Brilliant Belgian-style wheat.

Why it works with Chicken Vindaloo

Mid-bodied, soft-sweet, citrus-bright pours flex with everything from roast bird to fried wings.

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